TROPICS · NHC ATLANTIC + GULFbuilt Oct 06 19:23 ET
GULF / ATLANTIC WATCH1 ACTIVE
Tropical Depression Nine active in southwestern Gulf of America, advisory 001
Updated Tue Oct 6 7:23 PM ET — Gulf disturbance became Tropical Depression Nine
What changed
- System upgraded from disturbance to Tropical Depression Nine
- Advisories now issued, 30 kt winds reported
- No further formation tracked; focus is on this depression
Energy read
TD Nine is in the southwestern Gulf with 30 kt winds, still well short of confirmed threats to LOOP, offshore production, or Gulf Coast refining/LNG infrastructure. Watch forecast track and intensity updates for any shift toward the northern Gulf Coast producing or refining corridor.
Auto-written from the NHC text when the outlook changes. Not a forecast.
Active Atlantic storms
| Storm | Wind | Pressure | Position | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Depression Nine | 35 mph | 1007 mb | 22.1N 95.6W | adv 001 |
Map refreshes on NOAA's side every 6 h (2a / 8a / 2p / 8p ET). Next outlook due 8:00 PM ET.
NHC outlook text (verbatim)
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Active Systems: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on newly formed Tropical Depression Nine, located in the southwestern Gulf of America. Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days. && Public Advisories on Tropical Depression Nine are issued under WMO header WTNT34 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCPAT4. Forecast/Advisories on Tropical Depression Nine are issued under WMO header WTNT24 KNHC and under AWIPS header MIATCMAT4.
Issued 800 PM EDT Tue Oct 6 2026
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center · nhc.noaa.gov
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